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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,543.28, 1,451,850.89 and 462,512.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,543.28, 1,451,850.89 and 462,512.69 is: 693,308.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,543.28 : 1,451,850.89 = 462,512.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,543.28/1,451,850.89 = 462,512.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,543.28x = 1,451,850.89 × 462,512.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,543.28x = 671,499,451,040.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,499,451,040.98/968,543.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,308.67

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